Paul Thomas Rio

Paul Thomas Rio, 59, of Nutley, NJ. Surrounded by his family, Paul peacefully left this life at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Hospice of New Jersey at St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, Wayne, New Jersey after a two-year battle with cancer. Born on April 14, 1954 in Paterson, NJ he was the fifth child of the predeceased John Rio, Sr. and Margaret (nee Iungerman) Rio. His predeceased step-mother was Rachel (nee Prather) Rio of Clifton. He lived in Nutley for the past 9 years. He is survived by his siblings and their spouses: Robert Rio and Sue Vachon of Orrs Island, ME; Claire and Rino Tiberti of Clifton, NJ; Jeanne and Robert Dunn of Marlboro, MA; and John and Kate Rio of Houston, TX. His family includes 19 nieces, nephews and their children; Barbara Zawacki, Doreen Stadtlander, Thomas Dunn, Lisa Butts, Jim Dunn, Jonathan Dunn, Tricia Dunn, Nicholas Rio, Cynthia Machado, Tim Dunn, Madison Butts, Casey Butts, Jared Butts, Alexis Machado, Emma Zawacki, John Zawacki, Rachel Zawacki, Devin Dunn, and Jace Dunn. Paul grew up in Clifton, NJ attending St. Philip's Grammar School, Paul VI High School and completed his Bachelors degree at Montclair State University in 1985. He worked in the insurance industry and recently worked at the Meadowlands. After his marriage of 20 years to Terry Rio, he continued to live life to its fullest. A wine enthusiast, he enjoyed traveling a great deal and recently made trips to Italy and Cozumel. "Paul was all about family and friends", says his oldest sister, Claire, "he will be loved and missed by all". Funeral Services are 11:30 am Friday at Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home, 1313 Van Houten Ave., Clifton. Private cremation to follow. Visiting hours Thursday 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to a charity of your choice are preferred.